About Utawala
Located about 21.1 Kilometres by road from the Nairobi Central Business District, Utawala is one of the major fastest growing estates located along Eastern bypass, Nairobi, Kenya.
Utawala has all kinds of residential units such as single rooms, bedsitters, one-bedrooms , two bedrooms flats and apartments that are for rent and sale, maisonettes, gated communities, etc
It also is a commercial center as well.
It is located in Nairobi County. It is one of the wards in Embakasi East Constituency whose mp is Babu Owino.
Utawala is majorly inhabited by almost all tribes in Kenya. It houses people from all walks of life too eg Business leaders, politicians, students, etc
Utawala’s origin of the name might mean to rule over, reign, or administer authority when translated to English.
Neighborhood and bordering estates within Utawala
Utawala, being located in Embakasi is bordered by some other wards within Embakasi such as Tassia, Pipeline, etc. Other neighboring estates also include Mihango, Ruai, Githunguri, Komarock.
Estates within Utawala
Some of the notable estates within Utawala include;
1. Utawala Astrol- Named after Astrol petrol station along the eastern bypass
2. Utawala Shooters- Named after The shooters inn club along Eastern Bypass
3. Utawala Benedicta
4. Utawala Kinca
5. Utawala fagilia
The rest of the other estates are mostly referenced to the nearby courts eg Jetview court along Githunguri road.
Houses for rent in Utawala
Due to the population increase experienced in the Embakasi constituency, there have been rapid but affordable housing developments within the estate.
The price of single rooms for rent in Utawala ranges from between 2500 to 6000 depending on size, style and amenities offered.
Bedsitters for rent in Utawala have a price range of between 5000 to 12000 depending on location within Utawala, size, architecture, and amenities offered.
Modern One bedrooms for rent in Utawala have a price range of between 12k to 18k. Though cheaper ones could still be found, even for 9k. The prices depend on closeness to Eastern bypass, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Modern Two bedrooms for rent in Utawala have a price range of between 14k to 35k. Though cheaper ones could still be found. The prices depend on closeness to Eastern Bypass, size, style and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Three bedrooms for rent in Utawala and above units for rent in Utawala could range from between 25k up to 70 k depending on the amenities offered.
Others include maisonettes and units in their own compounds that vary in pricing due to the factors above.
Houses on your way to Githunguri, eg along with Benedicta, kinca are mostly located in gated compounds known as courts.
Some units also come with free wifi or wifi installed, Dstv plug-in connection, servant quatres detached, etc
Utawala houses and land for sale
Real estate for sale within Utawala has shot up from previous years as a result of the rapid population growth and infrastructural developments.
Most estates in Utawala also have affordable houses that are for sale whose price starts from 3m. You could also hire a contractor or a home builder to help you build your house for a cheaper rate depending on the terms agreed.
Land for sale in Utawala can range from between 3m to 15m and abode depending on size and location.
Block of flats for sale in Utawala can range from between 10m to 45m and abode depending on size and location.
Own compound houses for sale in Utawala can range from between 7m to 35m and abode depending on size and location.
4 bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Utawala can range from between 7m to 35m and abode depending on size and location.
5 bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Utawala can range from between 10m to 25m and abode depending on size and location.
For any rental or for sale real estate inquiries within Utawala kindly call me on 0723724351 and I’ll sure help sort you out.
NOTABLE LANDMARKS WITHIN UTAWALA
You can access The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) along Eastern Bypass on your way to and from Utawala. The Airport is one of Africa’s biggest and busiest airports. It has access to almost all worldly destinations and recently launched direct flights to the U.S
SPORTING FACILITIES WITHIN UTAWALAUtawala estate does not have any major sporting facilities.
What is present, however, are field tracks that people play football and also basketball
Schools in Utawala have most of the sporting facilities within their compounds.
Some of the notable gyms in Utawala include
1. Deluxe Gym- They offer services in Bodybuilding, Weight lifting, Body toning, circuit, insanity, Aerobics, Aerobics steps, and diet lectures.
2. Utawala Gym and Aerobics- Offer aerobic facilities and possess modern types of equipment. You can find more information about them from their Facebook page
3. Utawala Fresh and Fitness Centre-
ere offers include
Aerobics @Ksh 200 per session
Gym @Ksh100 per session
Everything monthly charges @Ksh 3000
For couples @Ksh5000
SHOPPING MALLS WITHIN UTAWALA
Some of the notable major shopping centers in Utawala include
1. Utawala shopping mall- Located near Benedicta. Have nice reviews from their customers such as - So lovely and contains everything that one would love to shop.. Good customer service quick tellers. Safe car parking..It's a small mall, more like a shopping center in one building, but looks nice.
2. Capital shopping mall-It is also located near Benedicta. Some of its good customer reviews include; Small nice, shopping experience in a residential area, It's a cool place
3. Tumaini Supermarket- Located along Eastern bypass near Benedicta. They store all items for sale eg groceries, furniture, etc basically anything that you can find in any supermarket. Is the biggest supermarket within the estate.
4. Magunas Supermarket-Located along the Eastern bypass. Houses quickmart supermarket where you can shop for all groceries and other food items, cutlery, furniture, etc
5. Naivas Supermarket- Located along Eastern bypass near Astrol petrol station. Also one of the major shopping destinations for residents of Utawala. you can shop for all groceries and other food items, cutlery, furniture, etc
6. M-wart Supermarket- Located along the eastern bypass and has a great ambiance. Also a great shopping destination
Consider doing your major shopping requirements in any of the aforementioned shopping centers
HOSPITALS NEAR UTAWALA
Some of the hospitals located near Utawala that you can access for your medical needs include;
1.Komarock modern Hospital- Well equipped with state-of-the-art modern equipment.
Some of the services offered include dialysis, maternity, surgery, ambulance services, lab tests, dental, pharmacy, radiology, in and outpatient services.
2. Reale Hospital - Some of the services offered include dialysis, maternity, surgery, ambulance services, lab tests, dental, pharmacy, radiology, in and outpatient services, theatres, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, consultation, etc
3. Nairobi West Hospital Utawala-
4. Transami Medical Clinic Utawala- Located in Utawala shooters estate. Offer modern and affordable healthcare. Services include. minor surgeries, consultation, pharmacy, etc
5. Equity Afia Utawala- Have other branches all over Kenya too. Some of the notable services offered include dialysis, maternity, surgery, lab tests, dental, pharmacy. Located about 100m after shooters inn along the eastern bypass
6. Utawala Health Centre- One of the best hospitals in Utawala. Located along Githunguri road Eastern bypass. Offer minor surgeries, consultation, lab tests, dental, etc
7. Bristol Park Utawala- Operates 24 hours every day. Located along Eastern bypass Utawala in Benedicta. Offer both in and outpatient services, surgery, dental, pharmacy, etc
8. Reinha Rossary Hospital - Located along Githunguri road in Utawala
NEARBY SCHOOLS WITHIN UTAWALA
The following are some of the nearby schools within Utawala;
1. Hillside School Utawala- Major accomplishments include being the best school in terms of KCSE performance for 2018. Consistently produce high Kcse results average scores. Offers primary classes only. Among the best primary schools in Nairobi
2. Lakewood Premier School Utawala- One of the best schools in Utawala. Offer transport to all students to and from school for their respective destinations
3. Utawala Tender Care Junior School - A kindergarten facility within the region. Located along the Eastern bypass. Ideal for kids under 6 years
4. St. Bakhita School Utawala- Provide high-quality education through interactive learning
5. Utawala secondary school- A day school located along the Eastern bypass in Utawala near Benedicta. Known to produce decent KCSE RESULTS.
6. St. Columbia High School- Is a mixed high school in Utawala
SECURITY IN UTAWALA
Utawala is majorly a secure estate. On your way to Githunguri through Githunguri road, most houses are in courts I.e a gated compound that has many different kinds of houses.
TRANSPORT TO UTAWALA FROM NAIROBI
Utawala is located about 22 kilometers from Nairobi CBD.
To get to Utawala you can board City Hoppa or KBS matatus next to Kenya National Archives Moi avenue Nairobi
Transport charges are usually 80 shillings to and fro.
Utawala can be accessed via Mombasa road and Jogoo road through Outering road from Nairobi CBD; both leading to the Eastern bypass.
CLUBS, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES NEAR UTAWALA
Notable clubs and recreational facilities within Utawala include
1. Roxy Lounge- Raved for the good music they play and their neat surfaces. Located in shooters
2. Top five-star bar- Offer drinks and meals eg delicious nyama choma, Play good music. Notable reviews include ‘Top five. As the name suggests. Very beautiful people there and a lot of diversity when your here u will feel like family.’
3. Lacoste Lounge- Located in shooters area. A serene environment and a perfect getaway for relaxing. Their meals are well cooked and nyama choma is delicious. Drinks are also affordable. Notable revies include ‘Affordable drinks Choma available and the music is just fine its worth your time not forgetting the friendly hostesses’
NEARBY BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN UTAWALA
1.Family bank- Utawala- Located near Benedicta. Offer loans and deposits to their customers and other financial services eg advice
2. Equity bank Utawala- Located in Kimson plaza along the eastern bypass, 1stfloor. Offer loans and deposits to their customers and other financial services eg advice
3 Coop bank Utawala- Located After Utawala Shopping Centre, Southern East Bypass, Nairobi
4 Chase bank in Naivas- Located in Naivas supermarket. Offer ATM, banking, and customized financial services for their customers
PROS OF STAYING IN UTAWALA
1.Closeness to many social amenities- Utawala is near shopping, churches, and schools eg Utawala Primary school, Some of which is a walking distance away from Utawala town
2. Majorly secure. Utawala is majorly secure. Some states are in courts with tight security while the rest are gated
3.Most residential units have no water issues- Utawala is one of the few Nairobi estates that lack water issues. On most apartments in Utawala water is available throughout.
4. Affordable housing units- Depending on the strength of your pocket, most apartments and bedsitters in Utawala are affordable.
5. A developing area- Utawala is becoming one of the major developing estates in Nairobi, Kenya
6 Near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
CONS OF STAYING IN UTAWALA
1.Utawala is quite far from the CBD, fares might reach 100 shillings on some occasions
2. Mombasa road jam might at times be a nightmare
CONCLUSION
Utawala is a great residential estate to stay in when in Nairobi.
Its houses are affordable and come with many good amenities eg wifi and security
For any real estate inquiries in Utawala feel free to contact me on 0723724351